Machine shop Estimator Role & Responsibilities
- Must be able to read detailed manufacturing drawings and to produce machining manufacturing methods in-conjunction with customer specifications for turning, milling, grinding and the treatments of components.
- Must be able to produce detailed process sketches and technique sheets to aid manufacture if required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with design and quality related disciplines to drive and resolve issues promptly to the benefit of the company.
- Must be familiar with costing processes and compiling costs and quotations in a structured manner for customers.
- An appreciation and knowledge of Aerospace related materials and procurement processes is essential.
- An appreciation and knowledge of Aerospace and customer specific quality and specifications is necessary.
- An understanding of Heat treatment processing.
- Knowledge of finishing treatments and processing is essential to determine allowances for machining.
- Must be able to work concurrently on multiple projects.
- An appreciation of Lean Technique adopting right first time and waste reduction would be an advantage.
- Must be fully conversant with Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Word, Excel.
- Knowledge of any production software such as MRP systems would be an advantage.
- An understanding or proven experience using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), would be an advantage
- Proven use of tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA's), and Control/quality Plans required.
- Must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to ensure that departmental targets and goals are achieved.